Description
A quick and flavorful side dish, these spicy sautéed green beans with almonds are ready in just 10 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
- Stir in the sliced almonds and cook for another minute until lightly toasted.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a milder spice, use less red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute slivered almonds for sliced almonds.
- Ensure your skillet is hot before adding the green beans for a good sauté.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg